Mr. Edison's Class Expectations
Simple Procedures:
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Bring your book, pen/pencil, notebook, homework, and any other materials to class each day. You will need a pencil on test day.
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Be in your seat working on your “Bell Work” when the bell rings. You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
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When I say the words, “May I have your attention please” I need all eyes looking at me, mouths shut, and ears tuned in.
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Sharpen your pencil and use the stapler before the bell rings. Have your homework ready to turn in when the bell rings.
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Stay in your seat until the bell rings and do not pack up early unless I am finished.
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All work must include your name and class period in the upper right hand corner of your paper. This must be legible. (I need to be able to read it!)
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If you are absent it is your responsibility to find out what you missed by the following steps: 1) Ask your partner or a reliable friend next to you. 2) Look in the assignment tray. 3) Talk to me as a last resort.
Expectations:
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Do your best!
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Do what is right!
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Treat others the way you want to be treated!
Grading:
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Grades will be based on tests, quests, quizzes, homework assignments, opening class assignments, participation points, writing assignments, projects, and current events.
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All grades will be given a point value and the accumulated points will be divided by the total number of assignments.
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I will NOT accept late work! Bring your homework the day it is due!
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A “good excuse” will not be an excuse. I will accept NO excuses!
General Information:
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Please write legibly because if I cannot read it, I cannot grade it.
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If you need to talk to me I will be here before school or you can see me during homeroom.
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This is going to be a very positive classroom so whining, complaining, and negative attitudes are not allowed.
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Cell phones are not allowed to be used during the class period so keep them put away.
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With this being a “transitional year” we will all need to be extremely flexible.
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Please charge your computer the night before you come to school. If you need to charge your computer I have a power cord available, but you must ask first.
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Please use the restroom before class. You have 5 minutes during passing period so use your time wisely. I may let people go from time to time, but I may say no as well.
Cheating Policy:
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I do not tolerate cheating and it won’t be allowed!
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When tests have been handed out there will be no talking until everyone has turned their test in.
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If you are caught cheating you will receive a zero for that particular assignment.
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If your eyes are looking at someone else’s paper then you are cheating.
Ways to Reduce Your Grade:
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Working on other materials during class that does not pertain to the subject matter. (Using your computer for things you are not allowed to use it for)
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Sleeping in class! This is not allowed!
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Not paying attention. (Bell Work, socializing, not being prepared)
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Poor or no note taking.